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Howl-O-Ween pet contest goes to the dogs

Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 20th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest during Phillippi Farmhouse Market.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 7:12 p.m. October 26, 2016
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Nothing takes the spookiness out of a costume quite like when the wearer starts wags its tail—or purrs. 

That was the case during the Humane Society of Sarasota County 20th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. 

Categories for the contest included funniest, spookiest, cutest, most creative, best pet/owner look-a-like and best rescue. 

Carrie Tittle with her two amigos Eddie and Oscar.
Carrie Tittle with her two amigos Eddie and Oscar.
Ludwig
Ludwig "Louie" Von Dogtoven shows why she was given the prize as the cutest dressed as an Ewok.
Humane Society volunteer Darlene LaForge with Squiggy.
Humane Society volunteer Darlene LaForge with Squiggy.
Lara Putnam and Monkey took home the prize for funniest. Monkey was dressed as a tripod making the most of his three legs.
Lara Putnam and Monkey took home the prize for funniest. Monkey was dressed as a tripod making the most of his three legs.
Grace Morgan and her 1-year-old pup Pepper won the category of pet/owner look-a-like dressed as tootsie rolls.
Grace Morgan and her 1-year-old pup Pepper won the category of pet/owner look-a-like dressed as tootsie rolls.
Kittens like Jan got in on the holiday decorations to attract people looking to adopt.
Kittens like Jan got in on the holiday decorations to attract people looking to adopt.
Kathy Troust and her witch Chloe.
Kathy Troust and her witch Chloe.
Mambo and Bembe took on the competition as a shark and cowgirl.
Mambo and Bembe took on the competition as a shark and cowgirl.
Michele Strauss with her little ghostbuster Zeus.
Michele Strauss with her little ghostbuster Zeus.
Oscar the pug was one of the three amigos.
Oscar the pug was one of the three amigos.
Oscar and Trina were dressed as a cowboy and pirate.
Oscar and Trina were dressed as a cowboy and pirate.
Charlie the pilot takes home the prize for most creative costume.
Charlie the pilot takes home the prize for most creative costume.
Kittens like Smudge were up for adoption during the event.
Kittens like Smudge were up for adoption during the event.
Elizabeth Webster is proud of her pup Emily, who took home the prize for spookiest costume dressed as a witch.
Elizabeth Webster is proud of her pup Emily, who took home the prize for spookiest costume dressed as a witch.
Tabitha DeCarlo with her pirate and cowboy Oscar and Trina.
Tabitha DeCarlo with her pirate and cowboy Oscar and Trina.

 

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